Sr Financial Analyst

Rochester Institute of Technology · United States

Position Highlights This position serves as a College Partner within the College of Engineering Technology (CET), providing financial management, budgeting, reporting, and operational support to college leadership, faculty, and staff. The role collaborates closely with departments across the college and serves as a key resource for financial planning, analysis, compliance, and business process improvement initiatives. This position follows a hybrid work arrangement and requires on-campus presence three (3) days per week, with the remaining workdays performed remotely, subject to business needs and university policy. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs, prepares, and presents financial information to the leadership team to assist with ongoing management and decision making regarding the college’s finances and operations
• Maintains analysis and financial forecasting across the organization, including complex compensation-related reconciliations
• Prepares cost models based on data from general ledger, registrar, student financial services, and fixed assets
• Completes and evaluates complex reconciliations and analysis of financial accounts, including operating, capital, special, discretionary, start-up, internal grants, and overhead project accounts to ensure transactions are accurate and in compliance with applicable institution policies and other regulatory requirements
• Develops annual operating budget based on current salary recommendations, current and new academic and operational initiatives, and revenue forecasts
• Prepares various standard and ad hoc reporting and analysis for management decision-making for multiple stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting practices and protocols to ensure accurate financial management and compliance
• Knowledge of enterprise-wide financial applications and Microsoft Office
• Skill in synthesizing and analyzing financial data and preparing detailed reports to support decision-making and budgeting activities
• Skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and customer service
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise professional judgment regarding financial decisions

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered